Business

Nifty Surges 200+ Points in Five Minutes After SEBI's New Closing Auction

The Nifty index leapt over 200 points in the last five minutes of trading today, a move attributed to the implementation of SEBI’s revised closing auction mechanism. The change is expected to improve price discovery and reduce volatility at market close.

03 Aug 2026

Bollywood Stars Invest in Mumbai's Luxury Real Estate

Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar and others are buying high‑end properties in Mumbai, signalling a growing trend of celebrity investment in the city’s real‑estate market.

03 Aug 2026

India's Mfg Sector Growth Hits 5-Year Low

India's manufacturing sector activity growth has fallen to a five-year low in July, according to the Purchasing Managers' Index. This decline indicates a slowdown in the sector.

03 Aug 2026

Baltimore Bridge Crash: $2.5B Settlement Reached, Two Foreign Firms Indicted

A $2.5 billion settlement was reached with the state of Maryland over a fatal bridge crash in Baltimore, while two foreign companies and a supervisor face indictments.

03 Aug 2026

Andhra Hoteliers Seek GST Cut

Hoteliers in Andhra Pradesh are seeking a cut in GST on commercial LPG. This move is aimed at reducing their operational costs.

03 Aug 2026

Andhra Pradesh Sees 21% GST Growth

Andhra Pradesh records a 21% growth in GST collections till July, surpassing the national average. This growth indicates a positive trend in the state's economy.

03 Aug 2026

Stanley Lifestyles Opens New Store

Stanley Lifestyles has expanded its presence in Rajasthan with a new store in Jaipur. The new store is part of the company's growth plans in the state.

03 Aug 2026

India's Got Latent Unveils Time‑Based Payment Model on Vi Platform

Founder of India's Got Latent explained how the company is shifting from cash to time‑based payments on the Vi platform, allowing users to pay for services in terms of time rather than money.

03 Aug 2026

Rajya Sabha Approves MSME Bill to Accelerate Payments and Resolve Disputes

The Rajya Sabha has passed a new MSME bill aimed at speeding up payments to micro, small and medium enterprises and establishing a streamlined dispute resolution mechanism.

03 Aug 2026

Hotel Chain's Q1 Profit Soars 460%, Shares Hit New High

The hotel chain reported a 460% jump in first‑quarter profit, propelling its shares up 11% in two days to a new high.

03 Aug 2026

76% of App Taxi Riders Support Maharashtra's Penalty for Driver Cancellations

A recent survey shows that 76% of app‑based taxi users favor Maharashtra’s new penalty for drivers who cancel rides.

03 Aug 2026

UP Sees 53% Jump in Real Estate Investment

Uttar Pradesh has witnessed a significant surge in real estate investment, with a 53% jump to ₹68,328 crore. This substantial increase indicates a growing interest in the state's property market.

03 Aug 2026